how to put "My Computer" icon back on desktop?

[cmxl]

this is so basic I forgot how to do it!!

My Computer icon disappeared from my desktop and I need to replace it. How?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Right-click on your Desktop and select:
Properties > Desktop > Customize Desktop > Restore Default

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| this is so basic I forgot how to do it!!
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| My Computer icon disappeared from my desktop and I need to replace it. How?

 

[anonymous]

control panel
display
desktop tab
customize button
make desired changes
click apply/ok to exit

 

[cmxl]

Thanks all! I just found another way. I had an "My Network Places" icon on
my desktop, opened it, then worked back up the explorer address bar (or
whatever it's called) to find My Computer, then dragged it onto my desktop.
Always at least 3 ways to do something in Windows! Thanks again!